# Easy Random Quotes

> Easy Random Quotes has 500+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews and 158 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Easy Random Quotes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**Insert quotes and pull them randomly into your pages and posts (via shortcodes) or your template (via template tags). Can refer to quote IDs to use specific quotes. Also widget-enabled**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 21,963
- **Downloads (30 days):** 158 (+33.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.8
- **Last updated:** Sep 29, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kailey (trepmal) (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/trepmal/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-random-quotes/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [random quotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/random-quotes/) | #1 | 11 |
| [shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcodes/) | #39 | 201 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,319 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| random quotes | >100 | 361 |
| shortcodes | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.8: 92.9%
- 1.7: 7.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [mg Quotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mg-quotes/) | 100+ | 4/5 (4) | Mar 21, 2015 | 29/100 |
| 3 | [WP Random Quote](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-random-quote/) | 20+ | — | Jan 19, 2015 | 24/100 |
| 4 | [Spanish Quote of the Day](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spanish-quote-of-the-day-frase-del-dia/) | 20+ | 4/5 (4) | Sep 9, 2018 | 28/100 |
| 5 | [InDesign Random Quotes Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/indesign-random-quotes/) | 10+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 2, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 6 | [Quote Of The Moment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quote-of-the-moment/) | 10+ | 2/5 (2) | Feb 12, 2015 | 21/100 |
| 7 | [Random Business Quotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/random-business-quotes/) | 10+ | — | Feb 18, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Random Quote Display](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/random-quote-display/) | <10 | — | Dec 8, 2024 | 24/100 |
| 9 | [Khaos Quotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/khaos-quotes/) | <10 | — | Jan 8, 2026 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [Faevika Quotes – Random Quotes & Quote of the Day](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/faevika-quotes/) | <10 | — | Oct 1, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 11 | [Daily Quotes by Jar of Quotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/daily-quotes-by-jar-of-quotes/) | <10 | — | Oct 23, 2018 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Easy Random Quotes free?
Yes. Easy Random Quotes is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Easy Random Quotes safe to use in 2026?
Easy Random Quotes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Easy Random Quotes?
Easy Random Quotes is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 21,963 times since it launched in May 2010. It was downloaded 158 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Easy Random Quotes work with WordPress 7.1?
Easy Random Quotes is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Easy Random Quotes last updated?
The latest version, 1.8, was released on September 29, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Easy Random Quotes?
Easy Random Quotes is developed and maintained by Kailey (trepmal).

### What are the best alternatives to Easy Random Quotes?
The most popular alternatives to Easy Random Quotes are mg Quotes (100+ installs), WP Random Quote (20+ installs) and Spanish Quote of the Day (20+ installs).


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